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Walter Devereux Conservation Area
Walter Devereux Conservation Area is a 35 hectare property. The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority acquired this property in 1978. The park is named after a former Chair of the LTVCA Board of Directors, Walter Devereux.
LTVCA Conservation Area Regulations
LTVCA Conservation Areas and Camping Rules
No Hunting.
Conservation Areas are NOT off-leash dog parks. ALL DOGS AND PETS MUST BE LEASHED. UNLEASHED PETS ARE A FINEABLE OFFENCE. CLEAN-UP AFTER YOUR PET! Section 10.-(2) and (3) Under the Conservation Authorities Act.
Directions
Walter Devereux Conservation Area is located at 13016 McLarty Line in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. From Ridgetown take Main Street East (County Rd. 17) which turns into Victoria Road. Continue north on Victoria Road over Highway 401. (Victoria Road turns into Hwy. 21) Turn west onto McLarty Line.
Coordinates
Lat/Long 42.484, -81.921 UTM 424345, 4703970
Features
Walter Devereux Conservation Area has limited trail use. This park is being developed as a Farm Demonstration site. It is open for dayuse from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. year-round, free of charge.
General Inquiries: info@ltvca.ca
Natural Features
Walter Devereux Conservation Area has a nursery of hardwoods, Carolinian tree species and a tall grass prairie area. This property demonstrates windbreak plantings and managed and unmanaged woodlots.
13016 McLarty Line - Chatham-Kent
Address
13016 McLarty Line
Chatham-Kent
Ontario
Canada
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